‘Frankenstein’ Star Jacob Elordi Calling Cailee Spaeny His ‘Beautiful Friend,’ Sparks Dating Buzz

Jacob Elordi just set the internet ablaze with one sentence. The “Frankenstein” and “Euphoria” actor casually revealed that his phone wallpaper features his “Priscilla” co-star Cailee Spaeny — and called her his “beautiful friend,” instantly reigniting rumors that the pair may be more than just colleagues.

During a November 7, appearance on the “Sad, Happy, Confused” podcast, Elordi was asked about the background image on his phone. With a smile, he responded, “It’s me and my beautiful friend Cailee Spaeny from ‘Priscilla.’”

That sweet, offhand comment was all it took for fans to lose it. Within hours, the clip went viral on X (formerly Twitter), where “beautiful friend” began trending as users speculated about the pair’s off-screen relationship. Fan accounts dissected his tone, smile, and word choice — and gossip pages quickly jumped back into long-running theories about their undeniable chemistry.

Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny’s Connection Began on ‘Priscilla’

Elordi and Spaeny starred together in Sofia Coppola’s 2023 biopic “Priscilla,” playing Elvis and Priscilla Presley. Their portrayal of the famous couple drew critical praise and immediate fan fascination — both for their performances and for their connection beyond the camera.

The film shot over just 30 days, but during that time, the two reportedly became close. Spaeny described their bond as one of instant trust and understanding. “There was an immediate love between us — not romantic, but something deeper,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “We could communicate just by looking into each other’s eyes.”

Elordi was equally complimentary, calling Spaeny “brilliant” and “a joy to work with.” “It was one of those rare experiences where everything just clicked,” he said in the same 2023 interview.

Still, fans have long speculated that their chemistry might not end at friendship — and Elordi’s recent “beautiful friend” comment has given the internet plenty of fuel.

The ‘Frankenstein’ Star’s Dating Life Keeps Fans Guessing

The Australian actor’s relationships have often drawn attention since his breakout role in Netflix’s “The Kissing Booth.” Elordi has been linked to several high-profile women over the years, including co-star Joey King, “Euphoria” castmate Zendaya, and influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli.

In December 2021, US Weekly reported that Elordi and Giannulli were “casually dating.” The two were later seen together at a “Saturday Night Live” after-party in 2024 following his hosting debut, but they reportedly called it quits in August 2025.

When asked in past interviews about the public’s fascination with his love life, Elordi has always maintained that he tries to tune out the noise. “Just even the fact that somebody you don’t know knows your name could be quite disembodying,” he told Entertainment Tonight in 2020.

“Whatever people are talking about is not your business — it just has my name involved in it.”

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